Xylitol

CAS: 87-99-0

Ref. 3D-MX01771

Product Information

• Name: Xylitol
• Synonyms: 1,2,3,4,5-Pentahydroxypentane, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-Xylitol, C-Xylidex CR 16055, D-Xylitol, DL-Xylitol, Eutrit, Fluorette, Klinit, Kylit, Nsc 25283, Wood sugar alcohol, X 0018, Xilitol, Xivia CM 90, Xylisorb, Xylisorb 300, Xylisorb 700, Xylit, Xylit XC, Xylitab 100, Xylitab 300, Xylitab DC, Xylite, Xylite (sugar), Xylite P, Xylitol C, Xylitol CM 90, Xylitol P, Xyliton, meso-Xylitol, xylo-Pentitol

Description

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that has been shown to have antimicrobial properties. It is also used as a sweetener in chewing gum and toothpaste. Xylitol inhibits the growth of bacteria by binding to the enzyme adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthase, which is required for energy metabolism. The binding of xylitol to ATP synthase prevents the formation of ATP and blocks bacterial growth, leading to cell death. Xylitol can be produced from xylose, a sugar found in plants and animals, through biochemical reactions that are catalyzed by enzymes such as xylitol dehydrogenase and xylulokinase. This process is anaerobic and does not require oxygen or organic nutrients. Xylitol has been shown to have physiological effects on wild-type strain bacteria such as Aerobacter aerogenes.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 152.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₁₂O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder